The TRUTH About Managing an F1 Driver | Exclusive with Alex Albon’s manager Jacques Heckstall-Smith

What does it really take to become a driver manager in Formula 1? Jacques Heckstall-Smith, the man behind Alex Albon’s racing journey, joins us on another exclusive from the Inside Line #F1 Podcast.
From grassroots motorsport hustle to managing contracts, sponsorships, and the personal lives of elite athletes, join this conversation with Kunal Shah, Soumil Arora, and Sundaram Ramaswami.
Jacques shares what separates great managers from the rest, the pillars of Protection, Promotion, and Performance, and why watching Drive to Survive doesn’t qualify you to manage a racing career.
We also touch on the influence of legends like Ron Dennis and Anthony Hamilton — and what aspiring F1 insiders must know before entering the world of driver representation.

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